Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 January

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

W L W W D

4th place in League

1-1

02/01/2026 09:00

Hapoel Afula

W L D D L

11th place in League

Israel Leumit League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula on 02 January 2026 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula preview before placing your bet.

Hapoel Rishon Lezion will face Hapoel Afula in Israel Leumit League on January 2, 2026 at 09:00.
Hapoel Rishon Lezion are currently 4th with 48 points after 30 matches.
Hapoel Afula sit 11th with 36 points from 30 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.55.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:00

2026-01-02

Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula - Prediction & Odds

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Hapoel Afula

2026-01-02 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 02/01/2026

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Maccabi Petah Tikva FC	60	30	17	9	4	67	32	35
02 Maccabi Herzliya	50	30	14	8	8	45	35	10
03 Hapoel Ramat Gan	49	30	14	7	9	48	36	12
04 Hapoel Rishon Lezion	48	30	13	9	8	43	33	10
05 Hapoel Kfar Shalem	47	30	13	8	9	51	47	4
06 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv	44	30	12	8	10	34	37	-3
07 Kiryat Yam SC	42	30	13	7	10	43	37	6
08 Hapoel Kfar Saba	41	30	11	8	11	38	39	-1
09 Hapoel Raanana	38	30	10	8	12	29	36	-7
10 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa	37	30	10	7	13	50	50	0
11 Hapoel Afula	36	30	9	9	12	32	48	-16
12 Kafr Qasim	34	30	8	10	12	34	39	-5
13 Hapoel Nof HaGalil	32	30	6	14	10	37	45	-8
14 Ironi Modiin	32	30	8	8	14	30	41	-11
15 Hapoel Acre FC	31	30	6	13	11	32	42	-10
16 Hapoel Hadera	23	30	4	11	15	32	48	-16

Promotion Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Maccabi Petah Tikva FC	67	7	1	4	2	10	10	0
02 Hapoel Ramat Gan	64	7	4	3	0	11	5	6
03 Maccabi Herzliya	62	7	3	3	1	10	9	1
04 Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv	57	7	3	4	0	12	7	5
05 Hapoel Kfar Shalem	56	7	3	0	4	16	16	0
06 Hapoel Kfar Saba	50	7	2	3	2	14	11	3
07 Kiryat Yam SC	50	7	2	2	3	5	6	-1
08 Hapoel Rishon Lezion	49	7	0	1	6	7	21	-14

Playoffs	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa	51	7	4	2	1	16	8	8
02 Hapoel Raanana	50	7	3	3	1	13	8	5
03 Hapoel Afula	45	7	2	3	2	7	10	-3
04 Kafr Qasim	41	7	1	4	2	8	10	-2
05 Hapoel Acre FC	40	7	2	3	2	8	6	2
06 Ironi Modiin	40	7	2	2	3	7	6	1
07 Hapoel Nof HaGalil	37	7	1	2	4	7	13	-6
08 Hapoel Hadera	32	7	2	3	2	8	13	-5

Head To Head

01/09/2025 12:00

Hapoel Afula

0 - 3

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

04/02/2025 13:00

Hapoel Afula

0 - 1

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

06/10/2024 12:00

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

2 - 0

Hapoel Afula

ISR D2

25/07/2024 11:00

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

1 - 0

Hapoel Afula

INT CF

26/04/2024 09:00

Hapoel Afula

2 - 0

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

29/03/2024 09:00

Hapoel Afula

3 - 1

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

Hapoel Afula

67%

Draw

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

33%

Hapoel Rishon Lezion Last 6 matches

19/12/2025 09:00

Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv 1 - 1 Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

12/12/2025 09:00

Maccabi Petah Tikva FC 2 - 1 Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

05/12/2025 09:00

Hapoel Rishon Lezion 4 - 1 Maccabi Kabilio Jaffa

ISR D2

28/11/2025 09:00

Hapoel Acre FC 1 - 1 Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

10/11/2025 13:00

Hapoel Rishon Lezion 1 - 1 Hapoel Hadera

ISR D2

31/10/2025 09:00

Kafr Qasim 3 - 0 Hapoel Rishon Lezion

ISR D2

Win

17%

Draw

50%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Hapoel Afula

19/12/2025 09:00

Hapoel Afula 1 - 0 Maccabi Herzliya

ISR D2

15/12/2025 13:00

Hapoel Afula 2 - 0 Kiryat Yam SC

ISR D2

05/12/2025 09:00

Hapoel Nof HaGalil 1 - 1 Hapoel Afula

ISR D2

28/11/2025 09:00

Hapoel Afula 0 - 2 Hapoel Raanana

ISR D2

10/11/2025 13:00

Ironi Modiin 3 - 1 Hapoel Afula

ISR D2

31/10/2025 09:00

Bnei Yehuda Tel Aviv 0 - 1 Hapoel Afula

ISR D2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Israel Leumit League

Played games

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Hapoel Afula

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.35

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.46

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.57

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 37 matches

YesNo

27 (73%)10 (27%)

In last 37 matches

NoYes

26 (70%)11 (30%)

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Recent matches

Hapoel Afula

Under /Over

(86%)32 5(14%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)28 9(24%)

Under /Over

(32%)12 25(68%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)14 23(62%)

Under /Over

(59%)22 15(41%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(43%)16 21(57%)

/Yes

(62%)23 14(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(54%)20 17(46%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Hapoel Afula

Shots

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Total shots

10.17 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hapoel Afula

Total shots

7.92 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Hapoel Rishon Lezion Pass Hapoel Afula

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

—

Avg. — / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

43%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

Played games

Hapoel Afula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.16

Clean sheets

0.24

5.49

203

Corners

130

3.51

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

0.89

Offsides

0.70

0.00

GK saves

0.00

Hapoel Rishon Lezion

DISCIPLINARY

Hapoel Afula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.97

110

2.27

0.03

0.19

5.65

209

Fouls

125

3.38

0.00

Tackles

0.00

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula on 02 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Israel Leumit League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Hapoel Rishon Lezion vs Hapoel Afula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Hapoel Rishon Lezion's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Hapoel Afula's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Israel Leumit League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Israel Leumit League standings and the Israel Leumit League form table to understand exactly where Hapoel Rishon Lezion and Hapoel Afula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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